Project Manager – Solar Studio (Land Development)
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary Range:$118000 $142000 USD per year
About Our Client
Our client is an employee-owned civil engineering firm known for its collaborative culture technical excellence and commitment to sustainability. With strong roots in California and a growing focus on renewable energy projects they provide innovative design and engineering solutions across a variety of land development and solar projects.
Position Overview
We are seeking aProject Manager Solar Studioto join our clients San Diego team.
This role combines traditional land development management with renewable energy expertise. The Project Manager will oversee solar-related civil engineering projects from conceptual design through construction while also managing budgets schedules and client communication.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver solar and land development projects ensuring quality budget and schedule goals are met.
Lead project teams through design permitting and construction support.
Serve as the main point of contact for clients consultants and public agencies.
Prepare and manage project scopes budgets proposals and change orders.
Review design plans and calculations to ensure compliance with agency standards and project objectives.
Mentor junior engineers and designers promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Support business development through proposal writing and client relationship management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 810 years of civil engineering experience with at least 3 years managing solar or renewable energy projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Demonstrated experience leading design teams for utility-scale or commercial solar developments including grading drainage stormwater and site layout.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design software.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Preferred Experience
Experience with energy developers EPCs or power-generation site projects.
Familiarity with agency permitting for renewable energy developments in California.
Passion for sustainable infrastructure and renewable technologies.
Work Environment & Benefits
Hybrid schedule available after 90 days.
100% employee-owned company through an ESOP.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They participate in E-Verify and comply with applicable fair-chance hiring laws.
401(k) with company match and discretionary bonuses.
Half-day Fridays and flexible work options.
Comprehensive benefits: medical dental vision chiropractic Life/AD&D/LTD and FSA plans.
Paid vacation sick leave and holidays including a full company closure from Christmas Eve through New Years.
Support for professional development and continuing education.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Process Management
- Product Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Customer relationship management
- Budgeting
- Product Development
- Project Implementation
- Google Suite
